Bridgeton is located in Cumberland, New Jersey, on the Cohansey River. As a county seat, Bridgeton is part of a wide metropolitan area with two other cities, Millville and Vineland. Bridgeton has a population of over 25,000 people.

Did you know that the “7 Sisters” is the oldest row of commercial buildings in Bridgeton?

#1 Thing to do: Cohanzick Zoo

#2 Thing to do: Bridgeton City Park

#3 Thing to do: All Sports Hall of Fame Museum

Fun Fact: Bridgeton has the largest historic district of any incorporated town in New Jersey. Bridgeton's historic district is dominated by large Victorian houses and a downtown area constructed during the 1920s.

Top Attractions within Bridgeton

The Cohanzick Zoo was developed at the initiative of the citizens of Bridgeton, in 1934, and began with a couple of deers. There is a wide variety of animal species to see here and a great deal of activities. Taking a trip to the zoo will be an experience for the entire family, as there are animals and natural habitats organized from all over the globe. In addition to this, the zoo holds educational programs at certain times, aimed at developing a natural care for animals in everyone and to make people more knowledgeable about many species. Also animal adoptions are a fun thing to take part in, as you will receive a certificate and a biography of the animal you adopt.

The Bridgeton City Park is one of the most amazing natural environments around Bridgeton. The site offers people the possibility to host picnics and barbecues here, take up family activities and play sports, fish for trout or just enjoy walking and jogging along the beautiful trails. There are many local exemplars of flora species to be admired, making it a lesson in botanics as well as a leisure place. The park is an oasis of clarity and peace, right in the middle of a busy and loud city.

The Bridgeton Free Public Library and Woodruff Museum of Indian Artifacts is a multi-purpose culture facility in Bridgeton. It offers services regarding library book loans and lecture-rooms, as well as a wide collection of artifacts related to the culture of the first inhabitants of the region, the Lenni Lenape Indian Tribe. There are guided tours available for booking; school trips and special educational events can be organized here. For those interested, this is the perfect venue to learn more about the historical and cultural background of the area and its inhabitants.